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Dylan Hood

Dylan Hood is a freelance investment writer and a current undergraduate student studying Politics and Economics. He is especially interested in cross-border M&A, having worked on a sell-side transaction alongside his degree. Upon completing his degree, he hopes to start a career in the investment banking industry and has received an offer to join an investment bank during his third year of university. Holds a Level 6 Diploma in Diploma in Trading & Financial Analysis from the London Institute of Banking & Finance

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Could buying this EV stock be like buying Tesla in 2016?

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Popular EV stock NIO is currently priced around the same level as Tesla in 2016. This Fool assesses if now…

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Could the IAG share price take off in 2024?

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The IAG share price seems to be picking up momentum, having risen over 18% in 2023. This Fool assesses whether…

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Are Diageo shares too cheap to ignore?

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Diageo shares are down over 22% year-to-date, sitting at their lowest level since 2020. This Fool checks on whether now…

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BT shares are rising: should I buy now?

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Shares in telecoms giant BT have risen over 8% in the past six months. This Fool thinks the drop could…

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Here’s why I think BP shares are too cheap to ignore

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BP shares remain undervalued compared to its peers while paying out big rewards to investors. This Fool digs deeper and…

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Here’s why Tesla stock rose 6% last week

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Tesla stock has risen a monstrous 120% year to date, including 6% in the last five days. This Fool takes…

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Tesco shares are rising! Is now the time to buy?

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Tesco shares have climbed over 20% so far in 2023. This Fool assesses whether now is the time to add…

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boohoo shares are up this month! Here’s what I’m doing

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boohoo shares are up almost 10% in the last 30 days, which could mark the start of a promising turnaround.…

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BP shares are down 6%, should I be buying now?

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BP shares have fallen over 6% in the last week, after the oil giant released underwhelming Q3 results. This Fool…

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How to start generating passive income with as little as £500

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A passive income portfolio is a great way to earn some extra cash. This Fool looks at how he'd start…

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Are IAG shares about to take off?

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IAG shares remain well below their pre-pandemic highs. This Fool looks at the possibility of another near-term rise and whether…

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Should I buy Tesla stock in October?

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Tesla stock is up 143% in 2023, rewarding investors who've held on throughout a volatile period. This Fool assesses whether…

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Down 5% this year, are Barclays shares a buy at 154p?

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Barclays shares have fallen over 5% so far in 2023. In the turbulent UK banking landscape, this Fool assesses whether…

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BP shares were down last week, so is now a good time to buy?

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BP shares have had a solid run in the last 12 months, rising over 7%. Given the stock is down…

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M&S shares are up 80% in 2023: should I buy now?   

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M&S shares have been on an incredible run, rising in triple digits over 12 months. This Fool explains why and…

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Is the Metro Bank share price crash a buying opportunity?

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The Metro Bank share price has crashed over 28% in the past day. This Fool takes a look at why,…

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Should I be buying Rolls-Royce shares at 221p?

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Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire over the last six months, rising almost 50%. This Fool wonders whether now is…

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easyJet shares are up 27% so should I be buying today?

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Since the start of 2023, easyJet shares have soared almost 27%. This Fool assesses whether now is the right time…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain at 670p?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have fallen over 12% in the past 12 months, currently sitting at 670p. This Fool assesses whether…

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Tesco shares are up 16%: is now the time to buy?

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Tesco shares have performed well so far in 2023. Dylan Hood takes a look at whether now is the time…

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Is Lloyds the best UK banking stock to buy right now?

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Lloyds stock is down 6% year-to-date. This Fool assesses whether he thinks it’s a better buy than its British banking…

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Should I buy BT shares for my portfolio at 117p?

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BT shares are down 8% over the past 12 months, currently sitting at 117p. Is now the time for me…

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Is NIO stock a buying opportunity under $10?

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NIO stock is down over 50% in the last 12 months. Dylan Hood digs deeper into why and wonders if…

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How I’m using £100 a month to try to earn £10k a year in passive income

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I am on the hunt for high-yielding dividend stocks to earn me £10k a month in passive income by the…

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Forget savings! I am buying this FTSE 100 stock to triple my money

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I think this FTSE 100 airline stock could yield huge returns in the future, and hence I am looking to…

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Should I snap up BT shares at 153p?

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BT shares have been falling in 2022. However, with a low price-to-earnings ratio and a good dividend, I think it…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are down 36%: should I buy now?

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The bursting of the tech bubble has dragged Scottish Mortgage shares down drastically. This Fool assesses if now is the…

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Here are two beaten-down growth stocks I like the look of today

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Inflation and interest rates have been wreaking havoc with markets, pushing down valuations. This Fool looks at two stocks to…

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I think easyJet shares are about to surge! Here’s why

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easyJet released some encouraging results as airline footfall keeps climbing. I think now could be a great time to buy…

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Should I snap up Royal Mail shares at 259p?

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It’s been a tough year for the UK courier, as strike action and wage pressures have decimated the share price.…

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Airline stocks: is now the time to buy back in?

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The airline industry is continuing to recover from its pandemic losses, but stocks across the board are down. This Fool…

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Have we seen the worst of the 2022 stock market crash?

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2022 has been a turbulent year for markets, but things seemed to have eased since July. Dylan Hood takes a…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain at 822p?            

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The high-tech fund has fallen 36% year to date, largely due to rising inflation and interest rates. At 822p, is…

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NIO shares are falling: is it time to buy at $19?

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Over the past five days, NIO stock has fallen over 7%. Dylan Hood digs deeper into why and wonders if…

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Cineworld shares crash: here’s what I’m doing

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Shares in the cinema chain have nosedived since news it could be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Here’s what I…

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BT shares have crashed: here’s why I’m buying

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The price of BT shares has fallen some distance from its high in July. This Fool digs deeper into what’s…

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The steps I’m taking to target £10,000 a year in passive income

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Dylan Hood discusses the investing strategies he's using to try to achieve a five-figure sum in yearly passive income.

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Lloyds shares are down 8%: should I buy now?

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Interest rates and inflation have been weighing on Lloyds shares so far this year. As rates continue to rise, is…

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I think now is the time to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock!

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Rolls-Royce recently turned a profit for the first time in years. Here's why I think the growth stock could be…

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Is NIO stock a buy at $20?

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NIO stock has been pretty volatile over the past few months. Here, Dylan Hood takes a look to see if…

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